maximus

British

/ ˈmæksɪməs /

noun

Leisure:Bell-ringing a method rung on twelve bells

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Etymology

Origin of maximus

from Latin: superlative of magnus great

Example Sentences

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“Chonkus Maximus is the Latin name I believe,” wrote another Redditor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Further history for I Am Maximus was made by him becoming the first top weight at 11st 12lbs to win since Red Rum carried 12 stone to victory in 1974.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett were rated 159 and 163 going into the past two editions so a higher mark may be a positive.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Eighteen days earlier, Pender had convinced Arthur and Islas to go beyond the $300,000 limit they set to buy a 2-year-old son of Maximus Mischief for $385,000 at a sale in Ocala, Fla.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For this he was censured in the Senate by Fabius Maximus, who called him the corruptor of the Roman army.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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